http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 08:44:51 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 08:44:51 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=435911 The Network of Business Language Educators (NOBLE) is a community which brings together professionals across disciplines to collaborate and exchange ideas to build programs and curriculum that will prepare our students to be global leaders.NOBLE's goals:•Promote value of language and cross-cultural proficiency in today’s workforce•Understand the value of business and technology as part of every day life skills•Foster global literacy through interdisciplinary connections•Increase competitiveness of our students by increasing their awareness of global perspectives•Improve articulation among secondary and post-secondary institutions•Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty of foreign language, business, and other professional schools